🏏 Rohit Returns: Mumbai's Vijay Hazare Squad Boost

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Key Takeaways

1📊 Rohit Vijay Hazare avg 55+, 10+ tons
2🏆 Thakur leads vs Sikkim (24 Dec), Uttarakhand
3💡 Fresh picks: Sutar, Tarmale (SRH IPL)
4🔮 Rohit's form eyes India ODI recall
5💬 No Rahane/Jaiswal tests squad depth

"No Rahane, Jaiswal or Mhatre, though, in the Shardul Thakur-led side"

Rohit Sharma headlines Mumbai's squad for first two Vijay Hazare Trophy games under Shardul Thakur, joined by Sarfaraz Khan, Musheer Khan, Angkrish Raghuvanshi. No Ajinkya Rahane, Yashasvi Jaiswal, or Ayush Mhatre, but fresh talents like Chinmay Sutar, Ishan Mulchandani, SRH pick Onkar Tarmale excite. Campaign opens vs Sikkim (Dec 24), Uttarakhand (26) in Jaipur Group C—Rohit's form post-SA ODIs promises fireworks.

Rohit, fluent in recent ODIs, returns domestically amid India hiatus. Thakur leads spin-heavy unit with Shams Mulani, Tanush Kotian, keeper Hardik Tamore, Siddhesh Lad. Sutar's India Emerging nods, Mulchandani/Tarmale's rises signal rebuild. Mumbai's legacy (41 titles) faces Group C tests; absences test depth post-SMAT semis.

Star Power Stats: Rohit's Domestic Edge

Rohit averages 55+ in Vijay Hazare (10+ tons); recent ODIs: 45 avg, SR 95. Sarfaraz's Test resurgence (600+ runs 2024), Musheer's U19 WC ton add bite. Thakur's 100+ List A wkts lead attack. Compares to 2023 revival sans stars—won Group. Tarmale's IPL nod boosts pace; squad economy targets 4.8.

Group C Battle: Mumbai's Title Defense

Rohit's two games ignite campaign; wins vs Sikkim/Uttarakhand key for quarters. Absences spotlight Raghuvanshi (IPL star). Impacts India selection—strong List A form eyes ODIs. Mumbai eyes 42nd title amid BCCI rotation.